High Rollers or Whales are treated like royalty by the casinos they visit, and there is a good reason for that. They bet a lot of money on each hand and their involvement also improves the status of the casino. If a player was playing tens of thousands of dollars in every round, casinos take an interest in them. Then the casinos fly them in a private jet and they have luxury cars that take them to the casinos. They […]

Anyone who has at some point immersed themselves into the world of Poker knows about the WSOP. The WSOP or World Series of Poker is a series of poker tournaments that take place in Las Vegas every year. This is one of the most prestigious awards amongst all poker tournaments. Having a WSOP bracelet puts a poker player apart from the general players. In recent years, with the rise of online poker games, many young, talented individuals have won this […]

Doug Polk is one of the most revered names in the Poker circle. Even though he might not seem like it because he is quiet in person, but he has been a nightmare for his competitions for as long as he has been playing. Under the alias ‘WGCRider’, Polk has made quite a name and fortune for himself all thanks to his massively successful poker career. But how did it all began? Where it all began The 33-year-old was born […]

If you are a new member of the casino world, you might have heard the term whale gambler. But what exactly are whale gamblers and what is their role in the whole casino world? Why do they get VIP treatment like private jets, five-star suits, and much more? What makes them privy to all this and why does everyone want to become them? Let’s answer all these questions one by one.  What is a Whale Gambler?  There are many definitions […]

To an uninitiated person, Poker and Blackjack might seem pretty similar. They are both card games and share some common elements. But to people who know these two games, they could not be more different. While Blackjack requires a player to have a strict strategy and a bit of luck, Poker requires nerves, technique, and deception. Both of these games are immensely popular for their charms. But as they are very different from each other, the people who play them […]

In the past, men have predominantly led the court when it comes to poker or any other kinds of gambling games. However, in recent years, there has been a steady increase in the number of women in gambling. There are a lot of reasons attributing to that result. One of the major reasons being the digitization of the gambling industry. It makes the game to be something to play at your leisure without going anywhere. Which in turn, protects their […]

Gambling in India is not a foreign concept. Everyone knows about the famous gambling chapter in Mahabharata. The Pandavas lost all their belongings and even Draupadi while gambling against Shakuni. Murkha Nayanar is also one of the ancient people famous for their gambling skills. He was one of the 63 hounds of Shiva. Unlike the other Nayanar priests, however, Murkha Nayanar displayed his dedication to Shiva through gambling. He is also one of the first known gamblers of India. Historically, […]

The casino has something to amuse everyone – whether you are looking for something casual with friends or extremely cerebral. Needless to say, poker certainly falls on the latter end of the spectrum. Poker is famous for having one of the lowest house edges of all casino games. But it is also infamously difficult to master. It suffices to say that most stumble on their journey in learning poker and stop at amateur tournaments. Poker skills can take literal decades […]

Most casino games require a good deal of risk on the player’s account. This is true even of poker. It is a game of precise strategizing to be sure. But if you need the prize, you have to stick your neck into danger. Likewise, most poker players who make it big know how to juggle risk and reward. Some of them are the cold and calculating type – a good example would be Chris Moneymaker. Others, however, make for some […]

Robert Gorodetsky (The Rob Style) is a high stakes sports gambler who recently pled guilty to stealing 9.6 million US dollars in fraud schemes. This flashy sports gambler has been portraying himself as “the next big thing” in the world of high-end gambling for a long time. He used to frequent casinos and had his crew that hung around him. But when he pled guilty to the fraud, he seemed to have lost all his vocal abilities. Other gamblers and […]